Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at UT Health San Antonio is a 3-year program (PGY-1 to PGY-3) that emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum and clinical education, preparing graduates to excel as clinicians, educators, and leaders. It focuses on serving diverse populations and is dedicated to health equity, preparing residents for practice in various environments, including low-resource settings.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UT Health San Antonio Emergency Medicine Residency Program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as long as they meet certain qualifications, including having a valid ECFMG certificate, or a full license to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction. They also mentioned that applicants must clear a screening process related to eligibility for training permits or licensure by the Texas Medical Board.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program is a 3 year (PGY-1 thru PGY-3) training program. Details on categorical residents are not explicitly stated, nor are details regarding prelim residents or rural positions.
Program Website
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7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7736, San Antonio, TX 78229
Program Director
Dr. Christopher Gelabert
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program is currently enrolling PGY-1 residents, including a diverse cohort that reflects the mission of providing medical care to underserved populations. However, specific current counts for PGY-1 residents are not provided.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes comprehensive clinical education experiences that train graduates to be outstanding clinicians, educators, and leaders, with a structured approach that includes areas like Global Health, Disaster Medicine, Pediatric EM, and more.
Application
Applications open for program review on September 1st for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Selected applicants will be notified via email and will be asked to choose one interview date from a list of dates, which are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Interviews will be conducted virtually for the 2024-2025 application cycle using Zoom. The 2024-2025 Interview Dates are: November 5, November 12, November 19, December 3, December 10, December 17 and January 7. Application Requirements include: Application Form, Medical Student Performance Evaluation, Medical School Transcripts, USMLE Transcript and Exam History, Standard Letter(s) of Evaluation, ECFMG status (for international medical graduates), Personal Statement.
# of Locations
There are multiple locations including a level 1 adult and pediatric trauma institution and a county hospital.
Fellowship
The program provides multiple fellowship opportunities in areas such as Ultrasound, Global Health, Disaster Medicine, EMS, Tropical Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Administration, Simulation, Medical Education, Critical Care, and Toxicology. These fellowships allow residents to develop specialized skills post-residency for enhancing their careers in specific fields of interest.
Resident Life
Overview
The program emphasizes close patient interaction, provides education through case-based lectures, multidisciplinary conferences, and interactive lectures, and has a commitment to service and health equity, offering training in low-resource settings.
On Call Schedule
Interviews will be conducted virtually for the 2024-2025 application cycle using Zoom. The 2024-2025 Interview Dates are: November 5, November 12, November 19, December 3, December 10, December 17 and January 7.
# of Years of Program
The residency program lasts for 3 years, from PGY-1 to PGY-3.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers comprehensive curriculum, clinical education experiences, and the opportunity to train in low-resource settings.
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